2003 BMW 530 vs. 1954 Bristol 405
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1954 Bristol 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 405. 2003 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1954 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1954 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 1954 Bristol 405 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 530 | 405 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |